Elaine V. (Bauer) Chavie

Elaine V. (Bauer) Chavie, age 88, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on the evening of Thursday, April 6, 2023, following an extended illness.

Elaine Valeria, the daughter of Albert and Valeria (Piepho) Bauer, was born on April 3, 1935, in Faribault, MN. Elaine graduated from Faribault High School then traveled to Minneapolis, MN in search of new jobs. On August 14 1954, she married the love of her life, Wilfred V. Chavie. They resided in several suburban areas of the Twin Cities and had eight children. Elaine enjoyed family vacations, spending time with her grandchildren, playing cards, embroidering and gardening. She took pride in having an immaculate house even though she had so many children! Elaine was a loving mother, grandmother and an excellent cook. She lived life gently and graciously, she was fun-loving, always had a smile, and had many good times with friends and family.

Elaine is survived by her children, Susan (Michael) Chavie, Nancy (Kent) Kruger, Ann Kruger, Wilfred Chavie Jr., Mary Miller, Paul (Sue) Chavie, David (Heather) Chavie, and Aimee (Troy) Galvin, fifteen grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren; brother, Jerome (Judy) Bauer; and by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred; son-in-law, Patrick Miller; daughter-in-law, Jacki Chavie; two grandsons, one granddaughter, one great-grandson, and one granddaughter-in-law; parents; and by her brothers, Roger, Orville, Richard and Glen Bauer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2023, Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault, MN, 55021. Interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Faribault.

Family and friends are cordially invited to a visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., and to a luncheon immediately following, all at church on Monday, April 24.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred in memory of Elaine.

Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.